Pecan Tea Wafers Food

PECAN WAFER COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat all ingredients except pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in chopped pecans.
• Place dough on 14-inch length of plastic wrap. Use wrap to shape dough into 12x2-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 1 inch apart. Press 1 pecan half on each cookie.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

SOUTHERN PECAN CHEESE WAFERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
• Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika, if you're using it. Beat well, scraping the sides.
• Add the cheddar cheese and beat well, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• Cover the dough and chill well, at least 2 or 3 hours or up to 3 days.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Press the top of each ball with a fork (if the fork sticks, coat with flour).
• Place a pecan half on top of each wafer.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are quite brown.
• Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store covered on the counter. Best served within 2 days.
• Re-heating: I made these a day in advance as Thanksgiving appetizers. They lose a bit of their crunch by day 2, so I spread them out on baking sheets and baked at 350 for about 5 minutes until they got crispy again. Worked great!

PECAN WAFERS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or grease and flour well.Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.Beat in eggs one at a time.Sift flour,baking soda and salt together,add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
• 2. On prepared cookie sheets pipe out dough the size of a quarter.Sprinkle tops with chopped pecans and mash down a bit with your fingers.Bake one sheet at a time for 12-15 minutes turning half way through cooking time to ensure even browning.Cookies are done when very pale golden on the bottoms.Remove from oven,let set five minutes before removing from cookie sheet.Makes about 15 dozen
• 3. To make chocolate pecan wafers add 1/2 cup sifted cocoa and 1/4 cup cold water to the batter.Beat until well blended.To make half regular and half chocolate Divide batter in half and to half the batter add 1/4 cup sifted cocoa and 2 Tablespoons cold water mix well.Baking directions are the same.

CREAM WAFERS

Steps:

• Mix flour and 1 cup of butter or margarine thoroughly. Stir in whipping cream and mix well. Chill 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Transfer to waxed paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning to coat both sides. Place on un- greased baking sheet. Prick in 4 places with fork. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed. Put two cooled cookies together with filling.
• To Make Filling: Blend 1/4 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp. vanilla. If desired, tint with food coloring.

PECAN TEA WAFERS

Steps:

• 1. Directions, again, but doesn't hurt to double check. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15" x 10" x 1" pan with Graham Cracker Crumbs (broken into quarters). Pan must have at least 1/2-inch raised sides to hold mixture together.
• 2. Bring Butter & Sugar to a full boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the Vanilla Extract, then add the Pecans & quickly spoon Hot Mixture evenly over graham crackers.
• 3. Bake 10 minutes. Remove immediately To wax paper to cool.

SIMPLE PECAN BUTTERBALL COOKIES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven at 300 F.
• Cream the butter and stir in the vanilla.
• Gradually work in the confectioners' sugar and flour.
• Add chopped pecans and work it into the dough.
• Pinch off the dough and roll to form balls about the size of a quarter.
• Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets; bake for 10 minutes, then increase the heat to 325 F and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.
• Roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar after they've cooled.
• Serve and enjoy.